He's an AHL reject who's tearing it up. He'd better than Carl. The AHL is better than the SEL, and Caron, Spooner, Knight, Suave, Tardif, Whitfield and even Bourque are better than Soderberg.

This post is absurd. Fabian Brunnstrom had 17 goals and 12 assists in 55 games for the Dallas Stars, this year he has 9 goals and 9 assists in 54 games in the SEL for Frolunda. The SEL must be a much better league that the NHL. Did I do that right?

Look at the league, the players in it how old they are and where they played before.

Make some comparisons and tell me where you see an older player in that league headed for the NHL, goalies aside, they can develop later.

Look at Soderberg's youtuble clips and remove the ones where he was in the Swe-1 lower league and when he had the sight in both eyes.

Read this article about Soderberg not regretting rebuffing the NHL

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=589224

Search the web and see how many times the Soderberg coming to Boston rumor starts and then is denied by Carl and his agent.

Soderberg is an intelligent guy and was studying dentistry, a pretty decent living outside of hockey.

And tell me why he'd leave his team before the first round of their playoffs.

And other than Dreger, what can you tell me that suggest he's NHL quality.

And tell me why you think he would decide to finally decide to come to the NHL even after their playoffs are over.

basically, all i'm saying is i think it's kind of ridiculous for you to take the stance that you're taking. You can't say in black and white that he has no potential. Evander Kane was so bad in the KHL that he was essentially cut. He's a really good NHL player. Some guys that tear up the SEL can't hack it in the NHL. You don't know until you know. We won't know until he plays in the NHL. I have no reason to think he can succeed in the NHL. However, I know that if Dreger trusts a guy enough to mention it, than that guy knows more about evaluating talent than you or I combined. Not saying I'm penciling him in as a second line center and putting Krejci on the block, but I'd like to see him play before writing him off.

Look at the league, the players in it how old they are and where they played before.

Make some comparisons and tell me where you see an older player in that league headed for the NHL, goalies aside, they can develop later.

Look at Soderberg's youtuble clips and remove the ones where he was in the Swe-1 lower league and when he had the sight in both eyes.

Read this article about Soderberg not regretting rebuffing the NHL

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=589224

Search the web and see how many times the Soderberg coming to Boston rumor starts and then is denied by Carl and his agent.

Soderberg is an intelligent guy and was studying dentistry, a pretty decent living outside of hockey.

And tell me why he'd leave his team before the first round of their playoffs.

And other than Dreger, what can you tell me that suggest he's NHL quality.

And tell me why you think he would decide to finally decide to come to the NHL even after their playoffs are over.

You have no clue about what your saying. The SEL is the third best league in the world, only the NHL and KHL are better and it is about twice the level of the AHL. If you want to read about it here is a link: http://www.behindthenet.ca/projecting_to_nhl.php

Lets look at Thomas Holmstrom in SEL as a 23 year old 34 games 12 goals, 11 assists as a 32 year old during lockout 47 games 14 goals and 16 assists. As a 33 year old back in the NHL 81 games 29 goals 30 assists.

According to Dreger he is currently Bruins property. Does this mean that if the Bruins gave him a chance in the NHL he would have to pass through waivers? I'm sure someone else would take a chance on him.

According to Dreger he is currently Bruins property. Does this mean that if the Bruins gave him a chance in the NHL he would have to pass through waivers? I'm sure someone else would take a chance on him.

Because he is Bruins property (on reserve list) he does not have to go through waivers.

I am sure all B's fans have some well-placed skepticism about Soderberg actually coming over or the level of play they will see from him.

That said, if PC wants to take a shot at him, he's earned my trust to see how it plays out. PC has Cap Space, there are likely more buyers than sellers in the market and this move would only cost him some of TT's money. Not trading Spooner, Koko or future picks to see if this guy can be a competent top-9 NHL forward.

Look at the league, the players in it how old they are and where they played before.

Make some comparisons and tell me where you see an older player in that league headed for the NHL, goalies aside, they can develop later.

Look at Soderberg's youtuble clips and remove the ones where he was in the Swe-1 lower league and when he had the sight in both eyes.

Read this article about Soderberg not regretting rebuffing the NHL

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=589224

Search the web and see how many times the Soderberg coming to Boston rumor starts and then is denied by Carl and his agent.

Soderberg is an intelligent guy and was studying dentistry, a pretty decent living outside of hockey.

And tell me why he'd leave his team before the first round of their playoffs.

And other than Dreger, what can you tell me that suggest he's NHL quality.

And tell me why you think he would decide to finally decide to come to the NHL even after their playoffs are over.

You have no clue about what your saying. The SEL is the third best league in the world, only the NHL and KHL are better and it is about twice the level of the AHL. If you want to read about it here is a link: http://www.behindthenet.ca/projecting_to_nhl.php

Lets look at Thomas Holmstrom in SEL as a 23 year old 34 games 12 goals, 11 assists as a 32 year old during lockout 47 games 14 goals and 16 assists. As a 33 year old back in the NHL 81 games 29 goals 30 assists.

Johan Franzen might be another decent guy to compare. Played for Linkoping at 25, only scored 7 goals in 43 games (2004-05). Joined the Wings in 2005-06 and has netted 4 seasons of more than 25 goals.

Not saying Soderberg ever reaches Franzen's level, just making the point that he is far more productive in the same league for the same organization than Franzen was at a comparable age.

I am sure all B's fans have some well-placed skepticism about Soderberg actually coming over or the level of play they will see from him.

That said, if PC wants to take a shot at him, he's earned my trust to see how it plays out. PC has Cap Space, there are likely more buyers than sellers in the market and this move would only cost him some of TT's money. Not trading Spooner, Koko or future picks to see if this guy can be a competent top-9 NHL forward.

Whatever. It would be amusing to see if he's able to play in the NHL after all this time. I have no illusions, though. My bet is he'll be another Zinojiev - he'll play a few games, they'll realize they need better than he can give them until he acclimates to the NA game, they'll suggest sending him down to the A, he'll return to Sweden and we'll never hear from him again.

Whatever. It would be amusing to see if he's able to play in the NHL after all this time. I have no illusions, though. My bet is he'll be another Zinojiev - he'll play a few games, they'll realize they need better than he can give them until he acclimates to the NA game, they'll suggest sending him down to the A, he'll return to Sweden and we'll never hear from him again.

BadHab did Carl kill your dog or something? How can you be so adament about somebody not being able to play in the NHL when the guy hasn't played a game yet? I think it's you that needs to remove their head from a dark place. Maybe he will be a bust, but to argue this without seeing the guy actually play in the NHL is a little bit foolish No?

According to Dreger he is currently Bruins property. Does this mean that if the Bruins gave him a chance in the NHL he would have to pass through waivers? I'm sure someone else would take a chance on him.

Because he is Bruins property (on reserve list) he does not have to go through waivers.

And also doesn't it have to do with NHL games played ?

Soderberg 0, Radulov had played quite allot already before coming back to the NHL...

Also if it helps the Bruins then I think it should done, I trust PC by now.

BadHab did Carl kill your dog or something? How can you be so adament about somebody not being able to play in the NHL when the guy hasn't played a game yet? I think it's you that needs to remove their head from a dark place. Maybe he will be a bust, but to argue this without seeing the guy actually play in the NHL is a little bit foolish No?

1) youtube

2) the league he plays in combined with his age

3) his numbers which don't sit right on top of every other player's stats

It comes down to the player not the legue he played in, how he has developed his game since playing over the pond. Kid couldn't possibly be worse then what we have been seeing out of the third line in terms of production. If he comes in and scores every other game I would give the kid the keys to the city. What is the worse that could happen he doesn't score and plays bad on d in that case he would fit right in with Kelly and pevs.

BadHab must something's or something. Soderberg was nicely rated when he was a drafted and is now older, more experienced but we discount his stats due to his league or success by other players league at league.

youre right on tommy cross, great job and was not a eal reach.

I'll take Dreger, Chia and Bruins management over your opinion. No offense meant.

he will sign, play a week at Providence and then be called up. My prediction.

Chiarelli told the Herald he’s still waiting on final clearance from the league to make sure the move would be allowed, but he’s optimistic.

“We’ve been trying for five years to get him over here and it’s close,” said Chiarelli, who said the move wouldn’t stop him from continuing to explore the trade market. “He’s had a hell of a year and he’s grown into a big strong kid now, a man, and he’s told us that he feels he’s ready now. He’s a good player, big strong player. There are still some steps to go, but it looks good.”

BadHab did Carl kill your dog or something? How can you be so adament about somebody not being able to play in the NHL when the guy hasn't played a game yet? I think it's you that needs to remove their head from a dark place. Maybe he will be a bust, but to argue this without seeing the guy actually play in the NHL is a little bit foolish No?

1) youtube

2) the league he plays in combined with his age

3) his numbers which don't sit right on top of every other player's stats

.......you know , everything but actually seeing the guy play a game.

But if PC & the rest of the B's brass see him as a good fit is that not good enough? I mean can he make the 3rd line any worse? Even if he puts in half of what Kelly hits the post it'll be more than the whole 3rd line point output.

Before this year, I'd have been with BadHab on this - at least to the point of saying "don't get your hopes up." You wonder about things like competitive drive with a guy who keeps saying he wants to play in the NHL, but who won't actually commit to even coming to camp. A guy who seems to have been pretty content playing in a second tier league in Sweden for a while - and it's not like he had anything like the success he's having this year then either.

Even now, I still say it will be interesting to see what he can do, but I have no expectations. He's never been a goalscorer of this magnitude at any level prior to this year, so there's no way of knowing if he's simply turned a corner - a Swedish Tanner Pearson who suddenly finds his groove and becomes a star - of if this is a flash in the pan and he'll be overmatched in the NHL.

Doesn't cost much to bring the guy over, and if you do it early enough, you can run the experiment a la the Bourque experiment, then move on if it doesn't work. Just, you know, let's not recall Stanley's love affair with Mikko Lehtonen (who was, incidentally, a 30 goal scorer with Skelleftea two years ago).

I'm also thinking that PC is going this route becuase the trade front hasn't loosened up yet and Boston doesn't have to move a piece or trade anyone. I do believe this is the last year the Bruins have Carls rights as well.

Before this year, I'd have been with BadHab on this - at least to the point of saying "don't get your hopes up." You wonder about things like competitive drive with a guy who keeps saying he wants to play in the NHL, but who won't actually commit to even coming to camp. A guy who seems to have been pretty content playing in a second tier league in Sweden for a while - and it's not like he had anything like the success he's having this year then either.

Even now, I still say it will be interesting to see what he can do, but I have no expectations. He's never been a goalscorer of this magnitude at any level prior to this year, so there's no way of knowing if he's simply turned a corner - a Swedish Tanner Pearson who suddenly finds his groove and becomes a star - of if this is a flash in the pan and he'll be overmatched in the NHL.

Doesn't cost much to bring the guy over, and if you do it early enough, you can run the experiment a la the Bourque experiment, then move on if it doesn't work. Just, you know, let's not recall Stanley's love affair with Mikko Lehtonen (who was, incidentally, a 30 goal scorer with Skelleftea two years ago).

That's where I am at Book. Low-risk with potential Med/High-reward in play.

Like your point about Mikko Lehtonen, who was also a 2-time 20-goal man in Providence.

Also remember how geeked I was about the Yannick Riendeau signing, who has developed nicely into a point-per-game player in the ECHL.